Military Affiliate Radio System (MARS)
Starting January 1, 2023, vehicle registrations allow the removal of your address. New registrations have your address located on the bottom. There's a dotted line showing where to cut it. This is optional and intended to provide address privacy in case of theft.
Overview
- What you need to do to qualify.
- Find out the cost for plates.
- Submit your documentation, application and payment.
- Update your Good-to-Go! account, if needed.
- Renewing your plates
1. What you need to do to qualify
This plate is available to you if you're a WA state vehicle owner and have an Affiliate Radio License authorized by Department of Defense.
2. Find out the cost for plates
| Vehicle type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Passenger | $42.25 |
| Truck | $41.50 |
Save money. If your tabs expire in 6 months or less, save money by getting your new plates and tabs at the same time.
3. Submit your documentation, application and payment
Contact a vehicle licensing office to find out the total cost of your plates.
Mail a copy of your Affiliate Radio License, Military License Plate Application and payment.
4. Update your Good To Go! account, if needed
If you have a Good To Go! electronic tolling pass, be sure to update the contact information on your account with the Department of Transportation:
- Online: www.wsdot.wa.gov/goodtogo/
- By phone: 866.936.8246
5. Renewing your plates
There's no yearly plate fee for MARS plates, but you'll need to renew the vehicle registration and tabs every year.